Chicago IL:- Michael Wellek, the owner of the gentlemen’s club Heavenly Bodies has passed away. The news of his passing surfaced on the internet following the controversy of Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson who is said to have agreed with the owner of the gentlemen’s club Heavenly Bodies and neighbouring properties to purchase it for $6.15 million.
Michael Wellek of Chicago, Illinois died past weeks, according to reports. His death was claimed to be unexpected, however, the circumstances of his death are unknown. There have been comments on social media, but no one knows what caused his death. Thoughts and prayers are with his friends, family and community during this difficult time.
“Owner Michael Wellek, who died just weeks ago, had been in talks with village officials for months about a potential purchase of the prime corner real estate in unincorporated Elk Grove Township. The deal was officially inked this week with a management corporation and trust controlled by his widow.”
In 2010, Michael Wellek was caught hiding $12 million in a warehouse in Elk Grove Village and evading taxes. He admitted to not disclosing the hidden money to the IRS and pleaded guilty in a Chicago federal court to charges of impeding the IRS and failing to file a 2000 tax return. Specifically, he pleaded guilty to one count of submitting a false federal income tax return and one count of impeding the IRS.
A few months later, Wellek was sentenced to one year in jail and six months of home detention. Additionally, he was ordered to complete 200 hours of community service and pay a $75,000 fine.
Meanwhile, the Heavenly Bodies strip clubs are being purchased by Elk Grove Village and are expected to close before the real estate deal is finalized next month. Wellek had been negotiating with village authorities for months regarding the sale of a desirable corner lot in unincorporated Elk Grove Township. This week, the agreement was formally signed with a trust and management company headed by his wife.
